Group Accountant

Group Accountant
£40,000/yr - £45,000/yr

A leading global investment management firm is seeking a Group Accountant to join its high-performing Group Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant with a passion for financial reporting and corporate finance to work in a fast-paced, international environment.

As the Group Accountant, you will support the delivery of key financial information to internal stakeholders and the firm’s ultimate parent company. You’ll contribute to consolidated group reporting, management accounts, forecasting, regulatory reporting, treasury, and tax compliance across 90+ corporate entities.

This is a varied role that would suit someone who thrives on collaboration, attention to detail, and problem-solving in a dynamic, multi-national business setting.

• Prepare consolidated group reports including monthly management accounts, forecasts, and annual budgets.

• Deliver accurate and timely financial data to senior management and key stakeholders.

• Assist with group statutory audits, liaising with local teams and external auditors.

• Support treasury management including bank reconciliations and group cash reporting.

• Coordinate regulatory and tax compliance processes including CBCR filings and transfer pricing.

• Provide guidance to local finance teams on IFRS, reporting systems, and best practices.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of management reporting tools (Hyperion, Anaplan).

• Support ad-hoc projects, including corporate finance initiatives and M&A tasks.

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).

• Degree educated, ideally in a finance-related discipline.

• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting in a group environment.

• Experience in investment management or financial services is desirable.

• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/forecasting tools (Microsoft Dynamics 365, Hyperion, Anaplan).

• Highly organised, analytical, and able to manage multiple deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.